Earth Fire Golden Plum, Part One

"We'll need everyone to pool their wisdom and strength to gather the materials as soon as possible. Also, I may be leaving for a trip soon. While I'm away, I hope you will arrange matters yourselves and proceed according to the original plan."

"Manor Lord, what about the invitation to the Hundred Cities Martial Arts Tournament that you agreed to before..." Lin Xinyuan asked softly.

"You go. Represent our manor," Lin Xin said casually.

"Me?" Lin Xinyuan was startled.

"Ou Yinghong will go too. Take a few of the youngsters along to broaden their horizons." Lin Xin smiled. "The Hundred Cities Martial Arts Tournament is a talent selection contest jointly hosted by the four sects. It is aimed at folk experts below Qi Refinement. If they are dissatisfied, they can go up on stage and take part as well."

"But..."

"That settles it."

Lin Xin waved his hand and began discussing other matters with the remaining senior members.

Looking at her elder brother, Lin Xinyuan always felt an indescribable feeling in her heart. After withdrawing, she lowered her head and said nothing more.

Once the manor's affairs had been arranged, Lin Xin changed into ordinary wandering swordsman's attire, strapped a sword case and bundle to his back, and rode off at full speed into the night.

Bright Sun Sect Underground Palace

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

A group of Bright Sun Sect experts knelt on one knee and saluted Lin Xin as he slowly took his seat on the raised platform.

Their auras were obscure and difficult to discern. Every one of them possessed a Concealment Array Disk refined by Lin Xin. As an expert in array talismans, even among ordinary immortal sects, Lin Xin's current level was close to that of a master. He was only a step away from